Sermon of the Week

Because Christ Lives
1 Corinthians 15:20

We Can Have Hope For The Future. Romans 5:5; 15:4
Without Christ as our Savior
We'd be lost and headed for hell. Matthew 25:41,46
We'd be under God's judgment. John 3:18
We'd be under Satan's domination. John 8:44

With Christ as our Savior
We are free to serve Christ. Col. 3:24. Many Christians don't. Rom. 12:1,2
We have eternal life and a home in heaven. John 5:24; 14:1-4; Rev. 21:4,9-27
We will receive praise from Him. 1 Cor. 4:5; 3:10-15; 2 Cor. 5:10.

We Can Have A Purpose For Living. 1 Corinthians 10:31
Our past with its sin and shame. 1 Cor. 6:9-11; Eph. 5:11,12
We died for our sins in the person of our Substitute. Gal. 2:20; 1 Cor. 15:3
We've been forgiven. Eph. 1:7
We're under no condemnation. Romans 8:1

Our new life in Christ. 2 Corinthians 5:17
We have Christ's righteousness put to our account. Rom. 4:24; Phil. 3:9
We are empowered by the Holy Spirit to do good works. Phil. 2:13; 4:13
We can live Christ-like lives. Eph. 5:18; Gal. 5:22,23

We Can Share The Good News With Others. Acts 1:8; Matt.28:19
To those who have never heard. Acts 15:14; Revelation 5:9
The gospel message: Christ died for our sins…rose again bodily. 1 Cor.15:1-8
The condition for salvation. "Believe" Acts 16:31; John 3:16; 5:24
The assurance of salvation. 1 John 5:13 "that you may know…."

To those who are younger believers.
Our new way of living. Romans 6:14,15; Ephesians 3:2; John 13-Revelation 3
Our responsibilities toward others. John 13:34,35; 1 Thess. 5:11; Gal. 5:13
Our purpose: Membership, Maturity, Ministry, Mission, Magnification

Are You Sure?

If you were to die today are you sure you'd go to heaven? ___ What would you say to God if He asked you, "Why should I let you into My heaven?" _________
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If you're a Christian, will you share the gospel with someone this week? _____

The Lord is depending on you. Don't let Him down.
Consider what He has done for you.